Best Research Article Award
Yupu Zhang
Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China
Yupu Zhang is a researcher affiliated with Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, whose research activities encompass advanced functional materials, two-dimensional material systems, thin-film structures, flexible sensing technologies, and optoelectronic applications. His scholarly work addresses the development and performance optimization of functional material architectures for sensing, energy-related devices, and emerging electronic technologies. His academic profile is associated with research contributions involving black phosphorus, carbon nanotubes, MXene-based composites, and multifunctional thin-film devices. His research record can be explored through his Scopus author profile and ORCID researcher record. [1] [2]
Abstract
Yupu Zhang’s research focuses on advanced functional materials and their applications in sensing and emerging electronic technologies. His scholarly contributions include investigations of two-dimensional black phosphorus, carbon nanotube-based composites, MXene hybrid structures, and flexible thin-film systems. These material platforms offer opportunities for developing multifunctional devices with electrical, optical, mechanical, and acoustic responses. His publications address the integration of functional materials into wearable sensing systems, photoelectric devices, and flexible acoustic technologies. Such investigations contribute to the broader development of materials engineering and next-generation sensing applications. [2]
Keywords
Advanced functional materials; Two-dimensional materials; Thin-film signal sensing; Black phosphorus composites; Carbon nanotube structures; MXene-based materials; Flexible electronic devices; Wearable sensing technologies; Photoelectric sensing; Functional nanomaterials
Introduction
The advancement of functional materials has become an important component of modern materials science and engineering. Research into two-dimensional materials, hybrid nanostructures, and engineered thin films has expanded the possibilities for developing flexible, lightweight, and multifunctional electronic devices. These materials are particularly relevant to sensing applications because their structural and electronic characteristics can be tailored to achieve specific functional responses.
Research Profile
Yupu Zhang is affiliated with Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an, China. His ORCID record identifies his association with the university’s School of Physical Science and Technology and documents his academic research activities. [2]
His research interests encompass the development of advanced material structures and their integration into functional devices. Particular attention is given to two-dimensional materials and composite thin films, including black phosphorus-based architectures and MXene-containing hybrid systems. These materials are investigated for their potential in flexible electronics, photoelectric sensing, wearable technologies, and related applications.[4] [5]
Research Contributions
The research contributions associated with Yupu Zhang’s publication record cover several interconnected areas of functional materials and device engineering.
Research involving two-dimensional black phosphorus and its composite structures investigates the relationship between material architecture and functional performance. The integration of black phosphorus with other materials provides an approach for engineering hybrid systems with properties relevant to flexible electronics and sensing applications. [5]
Publications
The following selected publications illustrate research themes associated with Yupu Zhang’s academic profile. The list is representative rather than exhaustive and does not imply that every publication is independently nominated for the award.
- Wearable Ultrathin Self-Powered Sensing System Enabled by 3D Network CNTs-BP/MOF Film. ACS Sensors, 2026. This publication investigates a thin-film-based self-powered sensing platform using a three-dimensional network of carbon nanotubes, black phosphorus, and metal-organic framework materials. DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.6c01142. [3]
- Wearable Flexible Acoustic Alarm Device Based on MXene/Laser-Induced Graphene@Polyimide Thermoacoustic Film. ACS Sensors, 2026. This study explores the development of a flexible thermoacoustic material platform for wearable acoustic alarm applications. DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.5c04723. [4]
Research Impact
The research impact associated with Zhang’s academic work can be considered through its scientific contributions, publication activity, citation record, and relevance to emerging technologies. His reported Scopus metrics indicate an indexed publication record of 16 documents, 1,030 citations, and an h-index of 9. [1]
The technological relevance of his research is reflected in investigations of flexible sensing platforms, photoelectric material systems, and wearable acoustic devices. Such studies address challenges associated with the integration of advanced functional materials into practical electronic systems.[4] [5]
Award Suitability
The Best Research Article Award recognizes scholarly publications that demonstrate originality, research excellence, methodological reliability, and meaningful contributions to scientific knowledge. Yupu Zhang’s research profile presents several areas that may be relevant to these evaluation objectives, particularly in advanced materials, flexible sensing, and functional thin-film technologies.
The following criteria provide a framework for evaluating the relevance of his research contributions to the award category:
- Research originality: Examination of the novelty of material architectures, experimental approaches, and scientific questions addressed in the nominated publication.
- Scientific significance: Assessment of the contribution made to functional materials research and its relevance to existing scientific challenges.
- Methodological quality: Evaluation of experimental design, characterization procedures, analytical methods, and reproducibility.
Conclusion
Yupu Zhang’s academic profile reflects research activity in advanced functional materials, two-dimensional material systems, flexible thin films, and emerging sensing technologies. His publications demonstrate investigations into black phosphorus composites, MXene-based structures, wearable sensing platforms, and photoelectric and acoustic device applications.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yupu Zhang, Author ID 57205323536. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205323536
- ORCID. (n.d.). Yupu Zhang – ORCID researcher record. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8142-7326
- Zhang, Y., et al. (2026). Wearable Ultrathin Self-Powered Sensing System Enabled by 3D Network CNTs-BP/MOF Film. ACS Sensors.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.6c01142
- Zhang, Y., et al. (2026). Wearable Flexible Acoustic Alarm Device Based on MXene/Laser-Induced Graphene@Polyimide Thermoacoustic Film. ACS Sensors.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.5c04723
- Zhang, Y., et al. (2024). A Flexible MXene-Black Phosphorus/Zinc Oxide Hybrid Structure with Excellent UVA-Specific Photoelectric Sensing Properties for Human Skin Protection. Small, 20(46), e2403360.
https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202403360